Assembly; Tools Required For Assembly; To Remove Tractor From Carton; Unpack Carton - Craftsman 917.271635 Owner's Manual

16.5 hp electric start 42" mower 6 speed transaxle lawn tractor
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Your new tractor has been assembled
at the factory with exception
of those parts left
unassembled
for shipping purposes.
To ensure safe and proper operation
of your
tractor all parts and hardware you assemble
must be tightened
securely. Use the
correct tools as necessary
to insure proper tightness.
Review the video cassette
before
you begin.
TOOLS
REQUIRED
FOR ASSEMBLY
A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier. Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below.
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Pliers
(2) 1/2"wrench
(1) Utility knife
(1) Tire pressure
gauge
When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means when you are in the
operating position (seated behind the
steering wheel).
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM
CARTON
UNPACK
CARTON
1. Remove all accessible
loose parts
and parts cartons
from carton.
2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on
all four corners of carton, and lay
panels flat.
3. Check for any additional
loose parts
or cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH
STEERING
WHEEL
ASSEMBLE
EXTENSION
SHAFT
AND
BOOT
1. Slide extension
shaft onto lower
steering shaft.
Align mounting
holes
in extension
and lower shafts and
install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.
Tighten
securely.
IMPORTANT:
Tighten bolt and nut
securely to 18-22 ft. Ibs torque.
2.
Place tabs of steering boot over tab
slots in dash and push down to
secure.
INSTALL STEERING
WHEEL
3. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward.
4. Remove
steering wheel adapter from
steering wheel and slide adapter onto
steering shaft extension.
5. Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal
(left to right) and slide
inside boot and onto adapter.
6. Assemble
large flat washer, 3/8 lock
washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten
securely.
7. Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
8. Remove protective
materials from
tractor hood and grill.
IMPORTANT:
Check for and remove any
staples in skid that may puncture tires
where tractor is to roll off skid.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
CHECK BATTERY
1. Lift seat pan to raised position and
open battery box door.
NOTE: If this battery is put into service
after month and year indicated
on label
(label located
between terminals)
charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY"
in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging
instructions).
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